COTA: Elevate Mobility & Independence in Rehab

EHG; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee engagement activities

Positive and supportive work环境

Excellent training and professional发展

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed OT to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment designed to improve patients’ independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Join a family of skilled nursing facilities offering engaging activities, supportive environment, training opportunities, and competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA certification and/or eligibility for certification as required by the state of practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities and interventions designed to improve patients’ strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
• Help patients develop and maintain the skills necessary to perform activities of daily living.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care based on each patient’s goals, needs, and abilities.
• Motivate and encourage patients throughout treatment to promote optimal participation and progress.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and exercises as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist and rehabilitation team.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and increased independence through therapeutic interventions and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, treatment provided, and progress.
• Follow all applicable professional, facility, and regulatory standards while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

Skills

COTA certification

Organizational & time-management

Verbal & written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed OT to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment designed to improve patients’ independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Join a family of skilled nursing facilities offering engaging activities, supportive environment, training opportunities, and competitive pay and benefits.